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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-04-20
KEEPING ENGAGEMENTS.
A Few Sensible Comments ON the Grace Of
Being ON Time.

DCluS Ou xlm0s
The gross offenses committed agains,
the acknowledged laws of good society
by those who would resent with the
deepest indignation the implication Of
ever offending, simply proves that the
gods withheld one of the educating
forces when the gift ito see vessels
as ithers see u.s. was withheld.
A course of lectures is being de-
ivered Saturday mornings at an East
ern college. Through the kindness Of
the lecturers. professors and tutors of
the college the lectures are free. The
hour for the lecture, as prominently
announced as the subject, HOO.
Promptly at that hour the lecturer
on a recent morning began. For
twenty minutes after that time the
stragglers came in. singly or by twos
or threes. The hall is small, and after
the first late corners had filled the few
vacent seats camp chairs were carried
through the aisles. The lecturer had
strong voice, but even it was unequal
to the task of drowning the footsteps
of half dozen people, the rustic of
garments, and the necessary confusion
attending the seating Of these people.
Courtesy demanded that these guests
should have been in their places at the
time designated by their entertainers.
Certainly there can be no justification
of their hardness Closed doors should
greet people who do not know the value
of time; they certainly can not gain
enough to compensate those who give
time and talents to enrich their minds,
if they can not be on time to meet the
lecturers first words.
Punctuality is grace Of character
almost as far-reaching in its influence
as truth. He who steals my purse
steals trash, but he who steals my time
robs me of that which I can never re-
gain, nor any human being be enriched
by its loss.
The laggards are the ,napedime,,ta of
life. Too much stress can not be laid
on the obligation of keeping engage
ments on time. And in public connec-
ton but the rarest occurrences would
excuse the disturbing Of an audience
by entering the room after the specified
hour. 1t is an evidence of thoughtless-
ness that does not speak well for char
acter, or of ill-breeding that shows
lack in nature and training. christian
Union.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-04-20

will be utilized and improved, so far as
possible, by our own engineers. The
common sense of the people will sus-
tain the Secretary in his endeavor to
''get the BEST and to rehabilitate and
render effective the navy which under
Republican rule fell into uselessness
and decay.-M. Y. World.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-04-20

One Of several game-cocks that
were being shipped to Portland, Ore, 8
escaped from the coop and the baggage
car. and all the efforts of the train
hands to catch it were unavailing until
bright brakeman released another
cock. In a moment the two had en-
gagged in battle, and were easily picked
up.-N =. Sun.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-04-20

The telegraph messenger boys in
New York complain that they "ain't
used square, Aud yet they show
decided objection to being round when
they are wanted. N Y Mail.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-04-20

Up to December IA. 1886, there had
been granted to women by the United
States letters patent for 1885 inven-
tons.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-09-11

'Tall and singularly spare of figure"
says a London Standard correspondent Of
the late Professor Hermann, "nature
seemed to have cut him out for a con-
jurer. At a children's performance,
given with his eve failing generosity at
the Colon theatre, in Buenos Ayres, for
the benefit Of the Italian hospital, | saw
him go down amongst his audience with
a huge bowlof sweetmeats. Having dis
tributed these, he reeled out from the
seemingly empty basin several hundred
yards of paper ribbon, and then, rolling
these up and tearing them asunder, pro-
duced' four live geese. No new principle
was involved in this, but / mention it as
ar instance Of his immense powered con-
cealment. The environment of all his
tricks was pre-eminently artistic. His
canary bird vanished, not like a copper
up the sleeve but with a weird shrek,
and a cloud Of yellow feathers left
fiuttering to the ground. His tact and
audacity were as magnificent as his ma
nipulation. After bringing out four
globes Of goldfish larger than any other
conjurer has been able to work with from
a cloth. he would go down into the stalls
and request spectators TO prod his sides
and examine his coat tail pockets: then
producing the fifth bowl, which had been
lying in the hollow Of his back. II he
had a speciality it was the management Of
living animals. but he could never over
come his horror of serpents sufficiently to
allow him to introduce two young boa
constructors, which l tanned for him.
New York Tribune.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-09-11
WOMEN OF CENTRAL souoAN.
A Bevy of African Bs~auties-Dress and
J~ewelry-sociai Restrictions.

A Bevy, OF African Beauties-Dress and
Jewelry-sociai Restrictions.
The women of the household have got
over their first tremors, and come to the
conclusion that we are a good natured
and a harmless looking sort of fellows.
At first they peep over the wall or out Of
neighboring d~oorways, till, growing
holder, they venture in groups out Of
their hiding places to see, and doubtless
TO be seen. Not to alarm them, we take
notes surreptitiously, and observe that
they make up quite al ethnCiogical col
lection of African types. Fllani and
Haussa women from the neighbcrhood,
Nupe and Yoruba specimens from the
Niger districts, and others from the tribes
of Adamawa and the BeAhe region.
Clearly our friend is a man of catholic
tastes in the matter of women. His
harem presents all kinds of face and
figures, from the copper colored Fllani,
with slender, 1.-the figure, well shaped
face and positively beautiful eyes, to the
shapeless form, black skin, ugly face and
muddy eyes of the lowest negro type.
They are all dressed alike, with a lower
turkedi or cloth round the waist, hanging
to the ankles, a second sheet wound
round the body under the armpits, and a
third worn in the varied modes of a
shawl on the head and shoulders. The
hair is gathered into a solid ridge of
grease and hair, which extends from the
brow to the nape of the neck, something
after the manner of the crest of a helmet.
From each temple hangs a kind Of stiff
love lock. The ankles are adorned with
enormously heavy anklets Of solid brass,
the bar being little short of an inch and
a half in thickness, the ends ornamented
with neatly made polygonal beads. Moth
ing better finished could be turned out of
a European workshop. Round the wrist
are placed several more brass bracelets,
not so expansively made, but collectively
so heavy that to ease their arms the
wearers are frequently to be seen with
hands clasped behind the head or hanging
down their backs. Their ornaments usu-
ally include a string of agate beads made
in the country. The women. unlike the
men, do not affect white colors, the more
fashionable cloths being checks of dark
blue, a medium tint of the same, white
and magenta. Among those who can
afford expensive articles the latter two
colors are prevalent.
Strangers are not usually admitted into
the family compound, but it most not he
supposed that the women are strictly
kept inside and never let out. Quite the
reverse. In the evenings they are almost
invariably left at liberty to wander forth
and Join in any dance or merrymaking
there may be afoot, and l would not like
to be responsible for the statement that
their b., avior is always best on these &C.
casions. During the day, also, if any Of
the women have anything TO buy or sell
at the market there is no restriction to
their going thither. In the more wealthy
families, however, there is always one If
not two wives who are kept in strict Sc
c~lusion, and not infrequently eunuchs
gre employed to guard the morals of the
harem.-Joseph Thomson in Harper's
Magazine.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-09-11

Under the skiilful attention of DIR.
X. +. Fish, who has had sole control
Of the case, Mrs. Thos. Fl. Irvine has
90 far recovered from a dangerous at
tack Of illness a. to be declared icon.
v~slcscent. The happy outcome of this
most serious case reflects the greatest
credit upon the Doctors undoubted
skill and ability ~ . physician.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-09-11
A north side rancher brought a loa

A north side rsncher brought . load
Of ''squaw'' melons 10 town yesterday
aud andIng no sale for them the good
hearted granger gave eversone carte
blanche TO help theusslves. This &C
counts for the numerous melons the
ever present small boy was gorgIng
hfmself with.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-09-11

Peerless Dining Cars and Pullman Suspension oil
Trains. No Change Of Cars 10 Chicago, Peorisor
81. Louis, For Ticksts, Sleeping Car Accommoda-
lion. Local Time Tables and other information
apply 10
w. j. McDANIELs. Agent.
49, w. ). G. KENYON.
q. PA. @. ID. 4 N. X. r..
81. PAUL, MINI
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
The Pleuro-Pneumonia Plague.

CHICAGO, April 30.-Locsl papers say
this morning that pleurO- pneumonia, aG-
cording to the statistics of the state live
stock commission, Is more prevalent in
Chicago than ever before. Is has been
found necessary to quarantin, the dis
trict between the Lake and Desplaines
river, lying north of Twenty-second
street, including the towns of
Lakeview and Jefferson. Since the
first discovery of the disease,
last fall, 1t has been spread q.
ing slowly despite all preventa-
tive measures. Ii has become epidemic
and apparently can only be eradicated
by sacrificing all cattle that have been
exposed to it. Yesterdays count of the
veterinarians engaged, showed that $500
COWS were quarantined and that upward
of 1000 had been slaughtered. The mum.
Der In quarantine two weeks ago was
$40 $50, the decrease being due entirely
to slaughtering method introduced.
All animals inspected now are marked
with n tag In order to prevent their re-
mOval without permission. Chairman
Pearson says that the present outbreak
Of the disease is tracGable to the out
break in the distillery sheds last fall.
He also believed that 1t WAS brought
to Chicago originally from Geneva,
where 1t made Its appearance three or
four years ago, and came to Illinois,
from Maryland and New York through
indiscriminate herding Of alleged blood
ed stock.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30

A goodly number of our leading COL
Ored citizens met at Recorders court
room last night, pursuant to call, 10
take steps towards the appropriate Cele-
brati0n of Emancipation day, June 10Th
Mr.. W. W. Grimes was selected as
chairman and J. F. Van DuzOr as secre-
tRry.
A committee on permanent Organiza-
tion was appointed, tO-wit:
James r. Davis, Joseph Lyons, j. f.
Van DuZOr, II. e. Smith and 4. Z. Town
send. This committee retired and re-
cess was taken. On bling the
committee reported the following of
fiCers:
Chairman w. w. Grimes.
Assistant Chnirman-E. p. Town.
send.
Secretary. +. Van DuZOr
Assistant Secretsry-SimOn Turner.
This was adopted, when the meeting
adjourned to meet next Tuesday at the
came place. During the intervening
time II Is supposed the program me for
the celebration will be formulated.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
THE DOCTORS MEETING.
New Officers Elected, Place of Next
Meeting Chosen, and an Ad-
iOurnment Follows.

New Officers Elected, Place of Next
Meeting Chosen, and an Ad-
journment Follows.
At the meeting OF the State Medical
association in Austin yesterday, the fol.
lowing officers were elected
President-Dr. San X. Burroughs.
First Vice Presidcnt-Dr. X 4. Knox
Second Vice President-Dr. 4. NJ
Douglass.
Third Vice President-Dr. A. A.
Terhune.
Secretary F. f. Daniel,
Treasurer-Dr. j. clarendon.
Judicial COuhcil-Drs. +. e. Coleman
r. Rutherford, Marshal Knox, X. c.
Nettles.
Chairmen OF respective sections OF in.
vestigaIiOn of diseases-Drs. G.. NJ
Ramsdall, J. J. Dial, A. NJ. Fly, Ii. A.
West, X. III. SwearIugtOG, g. w. Chris.
tian, Jr., b. A. Pope, II. W. Dudley and
X NJ. Knox.
Delegates TO the Texas State Phar.
maceutical AssOciatiOn-Drs. Il. Il
White, III. l.. Tayl Tor and 4. Hudson.
Committee on collective Investigation
of diseases-Drs. Geo. Cupples, OF SaT
Antonio; 4. BealI, J. NJ. Pace, b. f
Eadee, a. G. CloptOn and D. +. Stewart
The next meeting Of the association
WAS set for the last Tuesday in April
1888, and the place chosen was Calves
ton.
During the session DR.. p. w. Johns
OF San Antonio, delivered an interest
ing address upon an operation in whiOl
he had assisted in removing calculus.
The doctors then adjourned, and hat
not the pleasure Of participating in ,
banquet, as none was given.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
SUDDEN DEATH.
A Colored Woman, in Poverty and
Disease, Found Dead.

A Colored Woman, in Poverty and
Disease, Found Dead.
This morning early, Rose Denison,
who keeps house for negro women
and psupers sent her by the county, on
San Pedro avenue, went into the room
of q 0olored woman who had been
brought to her house Thursday last,
very i'll and weak, and found her on the
floor, dead. She did not know the wo-
mans name, ner the name of the oolored
woman who brought her there. No
physician had attended her, and Justice
McAllister deemed Ii necessary to em-
panel jury Of inquest, which viewed
the remains and examined a number of
witnesses. None knew the woman, but
the testimony seemed TO indicate that
lief name was Mary Hammond. and that
she was formerly an inmate of the eoun-
ty peor house, afflicted with pneumonia
and other diseases. The jury has not
yet concluded its inquiry.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
A Big Industrial Scheme

ST. LOUIS, April 30.-A local paper
SAYS: Jay Gould has perfected the pur-
chase of 1858 acres of land from John
Bofinger, the consideration being $685.
600. The land was bought for an extern
sive manufacturing site, where machine
shops Of both the Missouri Pacific and
the Iron Mountain and Southern are to
be consolidated, and where at least 49,
900 men will be employed. These en-
ployes are TO be furnished with dwell
ings, that are to be provided with all
kinds OF conveniences essential to home
comfort, for first-class mechanics. 1t
will be two years before this scheme can
be put in full running order.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
A Willy WAITER.
Who Made a Fortune by Winding His
Own Business Discreetly.

Who Made Fortune by Winding His
Own Business Discreetly.
The estate OF a man who shrewdly OBJ.
served high society's ways turIs out to
be $4,000 in amount. His name was
Emmanuel Solari, and twenty-five
years ago he was a common waiter in
DelmOnicO's restaurant. At thar time,
and long after, DelmOnico's was the only
really exquisite eating house In town.
There are now dozen as favored, and
several that are even higher priced. So
lari did the waiting in two or three Of
the private supper rooms up stairs, and
he observed that the guests resented the
positive rule OF the house that no doors
be fastened and that the walters drop 10
on every party at intervals of not more
than five minutes. 1t wasn't so
much that they were wicked
as that they dislike to be
watched like school children. Solari
thought it all over and over, IN his
heavy Swiss way, and he decided to
open restaurant where seclusion
should be accorded those who desired to
dine or sup in private. He carried out
his scheme. SolaTis thereafter occupied
an unique position in fashionable re-
gard. 1t was not big establishment,
but its fare was flrst-rate, and after once
serving the meal as ordered, the waiter
entered the rooms again only in re-
spouse to the tap of a bell. The price
of this kindly inattentlOn was added to
the regular charges, though not specifi-
eally, and so Solari died worth vast
fortune. His restaurant was reputable,
and yet visit by not sedulously
chaperoned party was in the nature Of
an adventure. That gave zest to many
an innocent but prankish supper in
dulged in by wealth and fashion.
rz-HaL.nr nu.r-thInu. n..a-.I ~. a. L.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
schnabel Returns to Moselle.

PARIS, April BON. Schnabel, who
was released from prison yesterday, by
order OF Germany, and who at once de-
parted from Metz, where he was incar-
cerated, arrived at midnight at Pagny-
sur MOselle. His wife and son met him
at the station where were also assem-
bled the whole pOpulace Of The
town, headed by all the officers
of the municipality. N. Selma
bel WAS ovated by the crowd,
who cried out-"ViVe La France, vive
Schnabel." After short stop, NJ.
Schnabel proceeded to Paris. lie de-
cliAed TO be interviewed by members of
the press.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
Heavy Machinery .

A Tremendously weighty engine boil
er, shipped over the 1. & &. N. railway
to the Lone Star brewery, arrived yes
terday. 1t weighs 1900 pounds and in
loading 1t on one Of FrObOese & SAINT
leben's trucks 1t required force OF l6
men, and occupied all the afternoon.
One man was nearly injured In the OPP
GRAFTON. This morning It required the
same force at the brewery to unload IL
and when placed in position, will add
greatly to the power and capacity OF the
brewery.
Another immense piece of machinery
shafting, weighing 1900 pounds will be
taken over to the brewery in few days.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
Chronic Conehs and Cnld.-

And all diseases of the throat and lungs. can
be cured by the use of SCOTS Emulsion, az it
contains the healing virtues of cod liver oil
and hypophOsphites In their fullest form Is
a beautiful creamy Emulsion, palatable as
milk, easily digested, and can be taleBn by the
most delicate Please read: 81 consider
ScOtts Emulsion the remedy par-cXcelIence in
tuberculOus and strumOus affections to say
Nv. K S. COnneli, NJ. D., Manchester, u
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
The Ante al runner Hall.

The snti-prohibitiOn delegates met at
Turner hall last night with Mayor Cal
laghsn In the chair. IL WAS resolved
that all the delegates attend tire Dallas
convention on Wednesday next and vote
as a unit on all matters brought before
the convention.
Mr.. c. Hugo was appointed as COM
mittee of one on transportation.
1t was agreed that the minutes of this
meeting be published and that all dele
gates who could spare the time to at
tend the convention send in their names
to Mr.. Hugo. After which the meeting
adjourned.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30

Last evening witnessed the closing
exercises of Mrs. Elias Edmonds' school
for young ladies, on King William street.
They consisted in performances on the
plano by her pupils in vocal and instru-
mental music aud declarations. The
exercises were complete success. Prof.
Kreutner and Mrs. Edmunds deserve
great praise for the thorough manner in
which they had trained the young ladies.
A. 5. Cheyalier, Esq, who was present
by request, spoke few words OF encour-
agement to the pupils at the close ofthe
exercises.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
A Mirage.

Last evening just at sunset beauti-
full mirage was seen in the western sky,
showing what appeared to be q small
town, with two churches, u block of
buildings and two streets. Whether is
was Castroville or BOerne or some ham
LET further off, is not known. A great
many people witnessed the phenomena.
which, however, quickly faded away.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
Battle in Abyssinia,

CAIRO, April 3O.-Reports have been
received here from Massowah to the ef-
feet that the Italians advanced to cap
ture yern and met a strong force of
Abyssinians who gave them battle. The
result Of the fight Is In doubt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
Texas Cattle 0uarantined

CHICAGO, Ills, April 30.-An Inter
Ocean special from Helena, Montana,
says that Gov. Leslie will proclaim quar-
antine on Texas cattle in Illinois, New
jersey, New York, Pennsylvania. Mary
land, Delsw ware, District OF Columbia,
Virginia, Vermont and Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
Weather Prognostica.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 29.-lndica-
tions for Texas: Fair weather; south
ern portion, local showers. followed by
fair weather in northern portion; winds
generally sOutherly; slight changes In
temperature,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
LATEST TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Associated Press Dispatches and Spsci-
ais Up to the Hour of Closing
the Forms.
Schpabel Released.

BERLIN, April 3O.-The Emperor Will
liam has signed an order for the release
ofSohnabel. 1t is reported that N. Her.
bette speaks In the highest terms OF
Germany's courteous treatment in con-
nection with the affair.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
.Hurrah

No. als L. COMMERCE ST. TELEPHONE No. 2s6
Now that the warm weather is fast APP
preaching, ladies while out driving will md II
Il great treat TO stop at Biair's Popular Drug
Store and procure refreshing drink always
ice cold. This gentleman, as pronounced by
ALL is said 20 have the finest fruit syrups, and
lovers of good extracts VIII ind Il to their ad
vantage TO walk I'm and examine his selection
Of fine perfunery. Orders cheerfully received
from any part of the city per telephone and
given immediate attention.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30

"A general meeting Of fOur of the
Protestant churches will convene next
Friday night at the Band of Hope meet
ing at the First Baptist church, and a
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30


Potter-The Interstate Brl-Fashion
Programme and Sundry
Notes.
J. X. Emmett's songs have an inter.
national reputation, and are sung In all
parts OF the world. Speaking OF them,
Emmett says. IAN the music in my plays
are written by myself. | pick out the
tune on my guitar or on my plano, and
fill in the accompaniment later.
-
Wilson Barretts mission to America
financially, that he Is filling dates In the
principal cities for return visit next
season.
The Madison square success, Jim the
Pennan," has been Withdrawn. Ii Is
being prepared for the road next season,
and will probably be played In the Texas
circuit.
Poor Selma DOlors, once the most vol
uptuous and piguante actress on the
London stage, who made such big hit
on her appearance In this country, after
a checkered career, Ia dying from con-
sumption.
=.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee Rankin are now
playing together after long separation,
and are doing big business. Mrs. Nc
Kee Rankin Ia even more popular now
than when she made BILLY Piper" IA
nous.
-
The interstate commerce bill Is ruin
Gus 30 the theatrical companies, aud II
not cancelled before next season, it will
be impossible for travelling companies
to visit Texas with anything more than
light companies, sGAnt costumes and
such properties as are absolutely neces-
sary, and even then only companies do
ing a large business can sustain the ex-
pense. Such thing as a spectacular
show or circus that does not travel 10y
road will be an impossibility.
-
At the Fashion theatre, on Monday,
Miss Minnie Robinson, the southern
nightingale, will make her first appear
anoe In songs, and Miles & Adams, the
song and dance artists, will make their
debut. Zena lie Role and she Heely
Brothers, who have made such big hits
in the past, will also appear in new
specialties.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-04-30
Not Crowding for It.

A postmaster at Cope, Ind, has re-
signed, but the rush for the succession
Is not likely to be great. His salary
amounts to five cents less than half a
dollar tor the month OF March.